This is an omnibus edition of Bujold's 3 earlier novellas, framed by Illyan's interrogation of Miles into the enormous bills the Dendarii Mercenaries seem to accumulate under his command. The framing story is set shortly after Brothers in Arms. Mountains of Mourning (5++++++ stars) - set after Mil...
There are two works by Bujold to be found under this title and both are part of her Vorkosigan Saga featuring Miles Vorkosigan. One is a grouping of three novellas with a framing story that includes the short story "Borders of Infinity" as well as "Mountains of Mourning" and "Labyrinth." The story i...
Following the resounding success of my Locus Quest, I faced a dilemma: which reading list to follow it up with? Variety is the spice of life, so I’ve decided to diversify and pursue six different lists simultaneously. This book falls into my GIFTS AND GUILTY list.Regardless of how many books are alr...
Mountains of Mourning. A pretty young Miles (21) is sent to find out who murdered a handicapped baby. Very sad because Miles, if he had lived in this small town, might have been murdered too because of his difference. Sad, compelling story. Loved Miles' relationship with his horse. Labyrinth. I...
Very short, with a high body count, but a great example of Miles' being able to sell ice to eskimos. [referring to short story of this name, not the compilation.]
Yes, another one in the Vorkosigan saga. I can't stop reading them. I love Miles. Oh, how I love Miles. This novella shows Miles at his indomitable best and it's got some stand up and cheer moments. Bujold is really, really good at the novella-length work, I'm coming to understand. She tightens up h...
“The Mountains of Mourning,” “Labyrinth,” and “Borders of Infinity.” I’d read two of the three stories before, in other omnibus editions, but it was interesting to see the three linked by a very loose sort of narrative arc. I was trying to figure out why these three were chose in particular when I h...
Read all three of these novellas as part of the omnibus editions.Mountains of Mourning - Miles is sent to the backcountry of his home district on Barrayar to investigate an infanticide and dispense justice, if he can. This is during the early stages of his career, best to read sometime before the mi...
Read all three of these novellas as part of the omnibus editions.Mountains of Mourning - Miles is sent to the backcountry of his home district on Barrayar to investigate an infanticide and dispense justice, if he can. This is during the early stages of his career, best to read sometime before the mi...
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